LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Portland to seek lobbying help

Portland is ready to find out if having a Washington lobbyist can help lure federal money to East Central Indiana.

Commitee gives recommendations

After hours of discussion and pouring over the numbers in previous meetings, Jay County Budget Committee now has recommendations in tow.

Dunkirk accepts salary proposal

DUNKIRK — New salaries for 2017 for the city clerk and her deputy were agreed upon Monday at a special meeting of Dunkirk City Council.

Hospital to help with JEMS review

Jay Emergency Medical Service will be getting reviewed.

Commissioners review budget

A slim agenda allowed Jay County Commissioners to handle some internal business.

Changes to rules rejected

The process over proposed changes in zoning rules for confined feeding operations in Jay County will wage on.

Sewer bid selected, project cut

REDKEY — A contractor was chosen Thursday evening for the town’s long-awaited sewer separation, but had to cut part of the project in order to do so.

Sheriff presents dispatch option

Jay County Sheriff’s Office is inching closer to overhauling its dispatch system.

People, services are on chopping block

Cutting the fat won't be enough to solve Jay County's budget woes.

City considers hiring lobbying firm

Portland is considering an effort to have a louder voice in Washington.

Draft backs ponds

A regional detention plan will help mitigate Portland and Jay County flooding, engineers told Jay County Commissioners Monday.

Dunkirk extends deal for Ardagh

DUNKIRK — The city’s largest employer has received an extension on its tax abatement.

Drainage board deals with ditch issue

If someone's keeping record, Monday's Jay County drainage board may go down as one of its longest.

Engineering contract wins city approval

The Portland Board of Works approved an $8,376 contract with Choice One Engineering Thursday morning in an attempt to gain a dollar for dollar state grant.

Townships have cash to spare

A quick glace at the end of year cash and investment balances for Jay County’s two most populous townships might raise some eyebrows.
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